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Wednesday, August 13, 2025, #148 (5959)

SJC Calls for Criminal Charges Against Interior Ministry Officials Over 2024 Protest Violence

A human rights organization Social Justice Center (SJC), has formally requested the Tbilisi Prosecutor's Office to initiate criminal proceedings against senior former and current officials of the Interior Ministry. (more)

Court of Appeals Upholds 11-Year Prison Sentence for Former Co-Investment Fund Director Giorgi Bachiashvili

The Court of Appeals has upheld the Tbilisi City Court's decision sentencing Giorgi Bachiashvili, former General Director of the Co-Investment Fund, to 11 years in prison for misappropriation of cryptocurrency linked to Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder of the Georgian Dream party. (more)

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"Protester War Veteran Sentenced to Two Years After Charge Reclassification" (more)

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Eight Opposition Parties Don't Recognise Local Elections as Legitimate, Refuse to Participate

Boycott or participate in local elections? This question has fractured Georgia's pro-Western opposition forces. Eight opposition parties have announced they will not take part in the local self-government elections scheduled for October 4. (more)
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